ai4bharat/Pralekha huggingface dataset:
Ministry of Coal
Substantial Reduction in Coal Imports Despite Increased Power Demand
With increase in domestic production of coal, India has achieved significant reduction in import despite surge in power demand. Imports of all grades of Non Coking Coal has come down to 117.507 Million Ton  during April - December 2021 from 147.85 MT during the corresponding months of FY 20, leading to a decline of about 20.52%.
The import of Non Coking coal, primarily used in power sector has decreased by 59.20% from 52.49 MT to 21.41 MT upto Dec 2021 in comparison to the same period of FY 20.
The overall import of coal has also reduced to 160.84 MT in the period April to December 2021 as compared to 186.65 MT during the corresponding period of FY 20, indicating a decrease of about 13.82% which has resulted in significant savings of forex reserves this year especially when the coal prices are at a high level in the international market. All efforts are on to further enhance domestic coal production as availability of additional coal will aid in import-substitution of coal.
The domestic coal based power generation upto December 2021 is 727.39 BU  with an increase of 12.10% over generation of 648.843 BU during the corresponding period of FY 20. Imported coal based power generation which was 69.56 BU during April to Dec 2019 has reduced by 53.10% to 32.62 BU during corresponding months of current FY 22.
The financial year 2020-21 is not being taken for comparison purpose due to industrial production getting severely affected because of Covid–19 pandemic.
India is the world’s third largest energy consuming country and electricity demand grows by 4.7% every year. To reduce dependence on imports of coal, major reforms have been carried out by the Ministry of Coal with the vision of “Atma Nirbhar Bharat”. The Ministry has also amended the Mineral Concession  Rules, 1960 under MMDR  Act, 2021 to allow lessee of captive mines to sell coal or lignite up to 50% of the total excess production after meeting the requirements of the end- use plant. With this amendment, the Ministry has paved the way for releasing of additional coal in the market by greater utilization of mining capacities of captive coal blocks which has led to increase in production of coal by 36.75% from 45.47 MT upto Dec 2019 to 62.18 MT during corresponding period of FY 22.
The reforms have led to an increase in domestic production of coal by 8.68% and consequently, the overall coal production rose at 522.34 MT upto December 21 as compared to 480.62 MT in the corresponding months of FY 20.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds128.76 Cr
More than 79 Lakh doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently at 98.36%
6,822 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours is lowest in 558 days
India's Active Caseload is lowest in 554 days
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 1% for last23 days
With the administration of 79,39,038 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 128.76 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,34,23,668 sessions.
The break-up of the cumulative figureas per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,84,773
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2nd Dose
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95,56,046
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,81,553
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2nd Dose
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1,66,08,872
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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46,93,17,106
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2nd Dose
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24,85,78,165
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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18,73,53,131
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2nd Dose
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12,74,17,445
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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11,72,45,359
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2nd Dose
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8,27,68,140
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Total
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1,28,76,10,590
The recovery of 10,004 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients  to 3,40,79,612.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.36%,highest since March 2020.
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 50,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for 163 consecutive days now.
6,822 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours. This is lowest in 558 days.
India’s Active Caseload presentlyat 95,014 is lowest in 554 days.Active cases constitute 0.27% of the country's total Positive Cases, which is lowest since March 2020.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 10,79,384tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 64.94 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate at 0.78% remains less than 1% for the last 23 days now. The Daily Positivity rate reported to be 0.63%. The daily Positivity rate has remained below 2% for last 64 days and below 3% for 99 consecutive days now.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
G20 RIIG Conference on Scientific challenges and opportunities for a sustainable blue-economy, Diu
The G20 Research Innovation and Initiative Gathering  Conference on Scientific challenges and opportunities for a sustainable blue-economy, concluded at Diu on 18th May 2023. A total of 35 foreign delegates and 40 Indian expert and invitees from various scientific departments/ organisations of Govt of India, participated in the conference. The meeting was Chaired by Dr Srivari Chandrasekhar, Secretary DST and G20 RIIG-Chair.
The G20 countries and International Organisations, which participated in the conference are Brazil, Indonesia, Australia, Japan, Italy, France, Germany, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, UAE, United Kingdom, Netherlands, France, Netherlands, Republic of Korea, Russia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, European Union, Spain, Singapore, Norway and International Solar Alliance .
The Research Innovation Initiative Gathering  is a new initiative of G20 Forum, which was initiated during Indonesian Presidency in 2022. India is taking the RIIG initiative forward during its G20 Presidency in 2023 under the main theme of “Research and Innovation for Equitable Society”.
Dr Srivari Chandrasekhar, Secretary DST and Chair G20-RIIG, welcomed the delegates to the meeting. Dr Chandrasekhar in his opening remarks said, India has a multi-pronged plan for coastal area development comprising transforming the blue economy, improvement of coastal infrastructure and protecting the marine ecosystem.
The discussions of the conference were primarily focused on topics namely Understanding the Blue Economy Science & Services; Blue Economy Sectors and Opportunities; Observation Data and Information Services; Marine Ecosystems & Pollution; blue Economy Management and Perspectives; Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning; Marine Living Resources and Biodiversity; Deep Sea Ocean Technology; and Blue Economy Policy Perspectives. The conference deliberated on sharing the best practices and policy models of nations for sustainable blue-economy.
India also presented the first draft of the Research Ministers declaration for discussions during the meeting. The Ministerial Declaration shall be adopted at the Research Ministers meeting scheduled to take place in Mumbai on 5th July 2023.
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
Increase in Domestic Violence against Women
From the beginning of lockdown due to Covid 19 pandemic, the National Commission for Women  launched an Ad campaign through electronic media and social media inviting women who have suffered any kind of violence to come forward and report it. Further, in addition to handling complaints received through regular modes, NCW has also launched a WhatsApp number 7217735372 on 10.04.2020 for reporting domestic violence cases. The additional modes provided by NCW facilitated reporting of cases, including from women who had been experiencing violence at home for past several years. The complaints received by NCW are acted upon by coordinating with victims, police and other authorities to provide necessary assistance.
The month-wise and State-wise data indicating number of complaints registered with NCW under the category “Protection of women against domestic violence”, received from March 2020 till 20th September, 2020 is given at Annexure “I”. Month-wise and State-wise data of total complaints registered/ received by NCW relating to crime against women and deprivation of their rights, since March, 2020 is given at Annexure-II.
‘Police’ and ‘Public Order’ are State subjects under the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India. Maintenance of law and order, protection of life and property of citizens including prevention of domestic violence against women is primarily the responsibility of the State Governments and Union Territory Administrations. Nevertheless, giving high priority to safety of women, the Central Government has also taken a number of initiatives in this regard during the last six months. The Government has ensured that their schemes of One Stop Centres , Universalisation of Women Help Line , Ujjawala Homes, SwadharGreh, Emergency Response Support System  and various authorities under women centric laws such as ‘The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005’, ‘The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961’, ‘The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006’ etc. remain operational and available for providing assistance to women during the aforesaid period. The Government has also undertaken sensitisation programs for the concerned officials of States and UTs for this purpose.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
PIB holds a quiz competition on Swachhata at BITM
Kolkata, January 24, 2019.
As part of Swachhta Pakhwada, a quiz competition-cum interactive session on Swachhata was held by Press Information Bureau , Kolkata at Birla Industrial and Technological Museum  in Kolkata today. Over 350 girl students from class V to X of Dasnagar Chapala Devi Balika Vidyalaya, Howrah participated in the competition.
Welcoming the students, Smt. Jane Namchu, Addl. Director General, PIB, Kolkata urged them to bring about behavioral and attitudinal change through innovative activities so that the ultimate goals of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan could be achieved and sustained. She added that a clean environment is necessary to live a peaceful and healthy life as it maintains the nature’s balance as well as helps in growing, nourishing and developing all the living things on the earth. Shri Samrat Bandopadhyay, Dy. Director, PIB, Kolkata, conducted the quiz. Prize was also distributed among the participating students.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the passing away of noted violinist Shri TN Krishnan
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the passing away of noted violinist Shri TN Krishnan.
The Prime Minister said, "The demise of noted violinist Shri TN Krishnan leaves a big void in the world of music. His works beautifully encapsulated a wide range of emotions and strands of our culture. He was also an outstanding mentor to young musicians. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti."
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Gem Partners with UCO Bank and Bank of Maharashtra for Payment Related Services
The Government e- Marketplace signed two MoUs with Bank of Maharashtra and UCO Bank on 16 Dec 2019 to offer a number of services including transfer of funds through GeM Pool Accounts , advising of Performance Bank Guarantees  and Earnest Money Deposit  to the registered users on the portal.
Integration for payments and various banking services is one of the priorities for GeM towards the cherished goal of a paperless, contactless and cashless system. GeM has already signed MoUs with 19 Public Sector and Private Banks to enable these functionalities.
The MOU was signed by S Suresh Kumar, Additional CEO  andAnil Kumar, General Manager, UCO Bank and V D Kolhatkar, Field General Manager, Bank of Maharashtra.
GeM is also working with Banks, TReDs, and SIDBI to provide bill discounting and financing of working capital where the cost of capital is linked to the performance & rating of a seller on GeM. This will help the sellers in general and the MSMEs in particular to access easy credit and do better business with the government. In addition, GeM is contemplating the creation of EMD pool account for making it easy for sellers to comply with the EMD requirements while responding to bids.
GeM SPV is the National Public Procurement Portal for ensuring efficient and transparent mechanisms for procurement of goods and services by Central and State government organizations. It is an initiative of the Government of India which offers a one stop inclusive platform for facilitating online procurement. GeM provides tools for Direct Purchase, bidding and reverse auction for ensuring transparent and efficient procurement.
Ministry of Finance
Technological innovation by FinTechs is a result of the interplay between digital public infrastructure, institutional arrangements and policy initiatives: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das
RBI, public sector financial entities and private companies take part in Global Fintech Fest 2023
Mumbai, 6 September 2023
“By 2030, India’s fintech sector could potentially contribute to approximately 13% to global fintech industry’s total revenue. Technological innovation by FinTech’s is a result of the interplay between digital public infrastructure, institutional arrangements and policy initiatives” said RBI Governor, Shaktikanta Das. He was speaking at the Global Fintech Fest 2023. During the keynote addressed titled 'Rise of Financial Democracy in India: A Fintech Odyssey' he discussed a diverse range of topics including digital payments, inclusive banking, microfinance, regulatory advancements and many more areas revolutionizing financial access, empowering individuals, and driving economic growth.
The Global Fintech Fest  is the largest fintech conference, jointly organized by the National Payments Corporation of India , the Payments Council of India , and the Fintech Convergence Council . With GFF, the aim is to provide a singular platform for fintech leaders to foster collaborations and develop a blueprint for the future of the industry.
GFF 2023, the fourth edition of the conference, is taking place from September 5 to 7, 2023 at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai. The theme of GFF 2023 is ‘Global Collaboration for a Responsible Financial Ecosystem - Inclusive | Resilient | Sustainable’.
More than 500 exhibitors from the public and private sector are participating in the Global Fintech Fest this year.
The Reserve Bank of India’s pavilion is an extension of it’s effort to connect with the Fin Tech Players. RBI's main focus has been on policy making which is the backbone of payment system and security features that we see today.
State Bank of India has over the years focused on giving payment solution to the banking industry. Participating in the fest, they are also looking for suitable partners in the exhibition with whom they can provide customised services to customers.
The India Post exhibit at GFF provides info about launch of new services digitally like Aadhar Base Account, Zero Balance Down Payment and Door-Step Banking with instant account opening.
Along with “Digital Public Infrastructure”, another priority focus areas under the Indian G20 presidency is “Information sharing on national experiences and international initiatives on interoperability of national fast payment systems for seamless flow of funds.
Embracing the same spirit, GFF23 is dedicated to fostering global collaborations among stakeholders and exploring key issues, and devising business models that contribute to building an inclusive, resilient, and sustainable world.PIB Mumbai | NJ/ SC/ SP/ DR
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Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Payroll Reporting in India – A Formal Employment Perspective
The National Statistical Office, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the press note on Employment Outlook of the country covering the period September, 2017 to December, 2020 based on the administrative records available with selected government agencies to assess the progress in certain dimensions. A detailed note is annexed.
Click here to see the PDF Payroll Reporting in India: An Employment Perspective
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President calls for protecting and promoting Indian musical tradition
Music has great power to relieve mental stress and anxiety: Vice President
Vice President attends centenary celebrations of Shri Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, legendary musician
The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today stressed the need to protect Indian culture and heritage, particularly the Indian musical tradition, by popularizing it among the younger generations. Noting that Indian music has ancient origins and was used to transmit knowledge in the olden days, Shri Naidu said ‘music indeed has the power to relieve the mental stress and anxieties of modern life’.
Shri Naidu was speaking at the centenary celebrations of Shri Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, a legendary musician and playback singer in Indian films, organised by Kinnera Art Theatres in Hyderabad today. Addressing the gathering, Shri Naidu said that Indian tradition has a special place in world music and that music was practised not just as an art form, but also as a precise science. He recalled that music is also effective as a tool for social transformation. ‘Music can not only provide entertainment, but can also enlighten society’, he added.
On this occasion, Shri Naidu paid rich tributes to the singer and musician, Shri Ghantasala and said the prolific singer, along with late Shri S.P. Balasubrahmanyam contributed immensely to the golden age of music in cinema. He conferred the Ghantasala Memorial Award on Shri Nagoor Babu , renowned playback singer. Earlier, the Vice President witnessed the performances of Shri Mano and various other artists, who gave rendition to many timeless melodies of Shri Ghantasala.
Dr. K.V. Ramanachari, Advisor, Government of Telangana, Shri Mandali Buddha Prasad, Former Deputy Speaker, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Dr. R. Prabhakar Rao, Former Director General of Police, Andhra Pradesh, Shri Maddali Raghuram, General Secretary, Kinnera Art Theatre and other dignitaries were present during the event.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Kidambi Srikanth for winning Silver Medal at World Championships 2021 in Badminton
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Kidambi Srikanth for winning a Silver Medal at World Championships 2021 in Badminton.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Congratulations to @srikidambi for winning a historic Silver Medal. This win will inspire several sportspersons and further interest in badminton."
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme
Under the North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme , financial assistance is provided for projects of physical infrastructure relating to water supply, power, connectivity to promote tourism; and for projects of social sector for creation of infrastructure for primary and secondary education and health. So far, 110 projects worth Rs.2563.14 crore have been sanctioned in the North Eastern States under NESIDS, which are at various stages of implementation. The state-wise details of projects sanctioned; funds released and utilized under NESIDS are as under:-
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S. No.
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State
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Projects Sanctioned
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Funds released
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Funds utilised
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Number
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Cost
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1
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Arunachal Pradesh
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|
23
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495.62
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310.91
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|
119.49
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2
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Assam
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|
27
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|
648.67
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|
270.55
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81.52
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3
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Manipur
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|
14
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296.17
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|
185.02
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67.26
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|
4
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Meghalaya
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|
10
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|
237.63
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|
156.69
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|
64.92
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|
5
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|
Mizoram
|
|
10
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|
248.91
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|
203.27
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|
71.37
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|
6
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Nagaland
|
|
13
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|
233.68
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|
128.14
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|
57.06
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|
7
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Sikkim
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5
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|
155.09
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|
121.99
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|
39.56
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|
8
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Tripura
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8
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247.37
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61.38
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17.88
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|
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Total
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110
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2563.14
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1437.95
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519.06
Presently all the projects under NESIDS are ongoing and the period of completion will vary from project to project. For timely implementation of projects, various steps for strengthening monitoring mechanism have been undertaken by the Ministry, which inter-alia, include payment through Public Financial Management System; Geo-tagging of project sites; monitoring of physical progress through geo-tagged photographs; release of funds linked to physical and financial progress and inspection of major projects by Technical Wing of the Ministry on sample basis; monitoring of projects by Chief Nodal Officers/Nodal Officers for effective implementation etc.
The state-wise details of projects sanctioned; funds released and utilized under Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resources-State  scheme are as under:-
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Sr No.
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State
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Projects Sanctioned
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Funds Released
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Funds Utilised
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Number
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Cost
|
|
1
|
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
|
207
|
|
2484.01
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|
2031.39
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|
1892.53
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|
2
|
|
Assam
|
|
446
|
|
3875.97
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|
3046.49
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|
2723.28
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|
3
|
|
Manipur
|
|
177
|
|
1857.13
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|
1596.22
|
|
1458.06
|
|
4
|
|
Meghalaya
|
|
107
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|
1533.96
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|
1132.04
|
|
1067.7
|
|
5
|
|
Mizoram
|
|
159
|
|
1393.1
|
|
1210.05
|
|
1122.51
|
|
6
|
|
Nagaland
|
|
170
|
|
1805.4
|
|
1574.52
|
|
1518.11
|
|
7
|
|
Sikkim
|
|
247
|
|
1409.69
|
|
1207.81
|
|
1152.66
|
|
8
|
|
Tripura
|
|
122
|
|
1874.52
|
|
1540.8
|
|
1510.74
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
1635
|
|
16233.78
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|
13339.32
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|
12445.59
This information was given by Minister of Development of North Eastern Region, Shri G. Kishan Reddy in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Nitin Gadkari says 85% of successfully transplanted 1,025 Banyan trees along the Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi Marg, Maharashtra located on the Baramati-Indapur section of NH 965G have survived
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari in a series of tweets informed that in February and March 2022 we conducted a transplantation project along the Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi Marg, Maharashtra located on the Baramati-Indapur section of NH 965G . During this project, we successfully transplanted 1,025 Banyan trees to the edge of the Right of Way . Currently, 870 of the transplanted trees  have survived , he added.
Shri Gadkari said the transplanted trees are thriving and displaying healthy growth with the development of robust foliage every day. He said the project has not only helped in preserving the environment but has also provided a pleasing visual experience for the visitors traveling along the road.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Republic of Korea on Startup Cooperation
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its ex-post facto approval on the Memorandum of Understanding  between India and Republic of Korea on Startup Cooperation. The MoU was signed in February, 2019.
The MoU would facilitate and promote bilateral cooperation between the startups of both countries, subject to their national laws and regulations and any applicable international treaties, conventions and agreements to which the two countries are party.